Waverley

WAY-ver-lee'WAY-ver-lee'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Meadow of quivering aspens

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English words 'wæfre' meaning 'wavering' and 'leah' meaning 'wood or clearing'

CULTURAL NOTES

Waverley is often associated with nature and tranquility, evoking images of gentle landscapes.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained prominence with Sir Walter Scott's historical novel 'Waverley' published in 1814.

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The name Waverley means "meadow of quivering aspens" in English.
Waverley has Old English origins. Derived from the Old English words 'wæfre' meaning 'wavering' and 'leah' meaning 'wood or clearing'
Waverley is pronounced WAY-ver-lee (WAY-ver-lee). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Waverley include Wave, Lee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Waverley include Harper, Everett, Willow, Lachlan.
The most common spelling is Waverley. Alternative spellings include Waverly, Waverlee.